What is RIC VIII Rome 298?

RIC VIII Rome 298 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (357 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 298.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 298?

RIC VIII Rome 298 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.45g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Solidus, Roma (RIC VIII Rome 298)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 298

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

357 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.45g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing consular robes, left, holding mappa in right hand and sceptre in left hand

Reverse

FELICITAS - RO-MANORVM

Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXXV/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 298 is a solidus of Constantius II (357 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXXV/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.45g, 21mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Rome 298?: RIC VIII Rome 298 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (357 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 298.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 298?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing consular robes, left, holding mappa in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXXV/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow with the inscription FELICITAS - RO-MANORVM. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 298?: RIC VIII Rome 298 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.45g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.